Comparison of Konica Minolta AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 D and Sigma 24-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF

Attribute	Sigma 24-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF ×	Konica Minolta AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 D ×
Filter Size (mm)	62	55
Closest Focus (m)	0.4	0.38
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.22	0.25
Length (mm)	76.4	77
Front Element Rotation	-	-
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	34.30 - 84.10	23.00 - 77.00
Focus Details	Helical Focusing	Front focusing
Focal Length (mm)	24.00 - 70.00	18.00 - 70.00
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 36 - 105mm; 1.6x: 38.4 - 112mm	27 - 105mm
Brand	Sigma	Konica-minolta
Image Circle	35mm	APS-C
Name	Sigma 24-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF	Konica Minolta AF DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 D
Weight (g)	285	235
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Notes	Available AF Mounts: Sigma, Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Pentax	Included Accessories: Lens Hood
Diaphragm Blades	8	7
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 22.00	3.50 - 36.00
Lens Construction	9 elements in 7 groups, including 3 aspherical elements	11 elements in 9 groups, including 1 aspheric and 1 AD glass elements
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	69.5	66